Mid Rise Buildings

Question 1

Characteristics of Mid-Rise

Answer 1

Three to Six Stories High

Measuring less than 75ft from lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access to highest occupiable floor

Question 2

Newer constructed balconies in mid rises may have…

Answer 2

A dry sprinkler system

Question 3

FDCs consideration in large wrap around mid rise

Answer 3

Any one FDC may only provide water to a specific corresponding section of the structure

Question 4

Types of sprinklers in midrises

Answer 4

NFPA 13R residential systems

Constructed of Polyvinyl Chloride usually colored orange

Question 5

Preaction systems

Answer 5

Electrically operated valves holds suppression agent

Activated by the detection system identifying a developing fire and then opening individual discharge orifices to deploy extinguishing agent

Question 6

5th due engine response to a midrise without standpipe

Answer 6

Help third engine establish secondary water supply

Question 7

1st due truck at mid-rise

Answer 7

Park side A unless fire can be readily identified

If accessible park on the fire side

Avoid placing ladder to window or balcony showing fire unless for rescue or master stream ops